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O3 Visa Approvals in Brazil

How many O3 visa applications U.S. Embassies and Consulates in Brazil approved, by fiscal year and by post. Every visa issued is an approved application.

The State Department publishes issuance counts for this visa class but not refusals, so there is no approval rate to report and none is shown. Figures run from March 2017 to September 2025.

Visas approved per year: Brazil

Totals by U.S. fiscal year, which runs October to September, so FY2025 covers October 2024 to September 2025. Refusals are not published for this visa class, so an approval rate cannot be shown.

0186372557743Visas approvedFiscal yearFY2017: 312 approved312FY17FY2018: 566 approved566FY18FY2019: 654 approved654FY19FY2020: 290 approved290FY20FY2021: 116 approved116FY21FY2022: 630 approved630FY22FY2023: 743 approved743FY23FY2024: 696 approved696FY24FY2025: 688 approved688FY25

688

FY2025

743

Peak (FY2023)

-1.1%

vs FY2024

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How Brazil compares for O3 visas

Against every country that received a O3 visa in FY2025.

#1

of 122 countries

668

Approved in FY2025

10.8%

Of the world total

6,209

Issued worldwide

Fewest (122th)Most (1st)
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Which consulate in Brazil approves the most

O3 visas issued at each post in FY2025, as a share of the 688 issued across Brazil.

  • Sao Paulo31645.9%
  • Rio De Janeiro17124.9%
  • Brasilia12117.6%
  • Porto Alegre598.6%
  • Recife213.1%

How each Brazil consulate has changed

O3 visas approved per fiscal year, by post. The share chart shows who is largest today; this shows who is rising.

Sao PauloRio De JaneiroPorto AlegreBrasiliaRecife
0111221332442Visas approvedFiscal yearSao Paulo, FY2017: 217 approvedSao Paulo, FY2018: 361 approvedSao Paulo, FY2019: 399 approvedSao Paulo, FY2020: 183 approvedSao Paulo, FY2021: 45 approvedSao Paulo, FY2022: 301 approvedSao Paulo, FY2023: 442 approvedSao Paulo, FY2024: 420 approvedSao Paulo, FY2025: 316 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2017: 63 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2018: 137 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2019: 146 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2020: 65 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2021: 23 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2022: 154 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2023: 147 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2024: 126 approvedRio De Janeiro, FY2025: 171 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2017: 7 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2018: 25 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2019: 56 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2020: 19 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2021: 22 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2022: 88 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2023: 102 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2024: 58 approvedPorto Alegre, FY2025: 59 approvedBrasilia, FY2017: 16 approvedBrasilia, FY2018: 28 approvedBrasilia, FY2019: 38 approvedBrasilia, FY2020: 17 approvedBrasilia, FY2021: 21 approvedBrasilia, FY2022: 66 approvedBrasilia, FY2023: 39 approvedBrasilia, FY2024: 66 approvedBrasilia, FY2025: 121 approvedRecife, FY2017: 9 approvedRecife, FY2018: 15 approvedRecife, FY2019: 15 approvedRecife, FY2020: 6 approvedRecife, FY2021: 5 approvedRecife, FY2022: 21 approvedRecife, FY2023: 13 approvedRecife, FY2024: 26 approvedRecife, FY2025: 21 approvedFY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25
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When O3 visas are approved in Brazil

Average approvals per calendar month across 4 complete years. Busiest month is Jul, quietest is Mar.

52
48
39
44
46
64
98
63
43
39
44
85
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Calendar months, not fiscal. A busy month means more applications competing for the same interview slots, not a better chance of approval.

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Monthly Visa Issuance Data

Month201720182019202020212022202320242025
Jan-5245435-605256
Feb-325431338475761
Mar47304023236365139
Apr3233532637474353
May3750451-49394844
Jun605675-3359695649
Jul5970124531951019679
Aug504865-2575766354
Sep374331-1930484861
Oct312942411664836-
Nov454851558404531-
Dec84749015-9770105-

Fiscal Year Visa Issuance

Fiscal YearVisas ApprovedChange on YearRelative to peak
FY2025688▼1.1%
FY2024696▼6.3%
FY2023743▲17.9%
FY2022630▲443.1%
FY2021116▼60.0%
FY2020290▼55.7%
FY2019654▲15.5%
FY2018566▲81.4%
FY2017312—

Consulate-Specific Data

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Sao Paulo
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the approval rate for O3 visas in Brazil?
There is no published approval rate for O3 visas. The State Department reports how many visas it issued but not how many it refused, and a rate needs both. This page shows the issuance counts that genuinely exist for Brazil.
How many O3 visas does Brazil get?
The tables and charts above show issuances by U.S. fiscal year, which runs October to September, and where the data allows, by individual consulate. These counts come directly from the State Department's monthly issuance tables.
What factors affect O3 visa approval in Brazil?
Factors include the completeness and accuracy of your application, supporting documents, interview performance, and the specific consulate's workload and policies. Common reasons for refusal include missing documents, insufficient ties to home country, or unclear travel purpose.
How can I improve my chances of getting a O3 visa in Brazil?
Prepare thoroughly for your interview, provide honest and complete information, and ensure all documents are in order. Review common mistakes and tips provided above, and consider seeking professional guidance if you have a complex case.
Where does this visa data come from?
All figures are sourced from published U.S. Department of State statistics. We update them as new monthly and annual tables are released.

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Data Source & Transparency

Data Source: All visa approval statistics are compiled from the official U.S. Department of State’s annual visa statistics reports. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, visit the U.S. Department of State Visa Statistics.

Methodology: These are counts of visas issued, taken from the State Department’s monthly issuance tables. No approval rate is shown because refusals are not published per country or per post, and a rate cannot be calculated without them. Figures exclude cases under administrative processing and are subject to reporting delays.

Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with the U.S. government. All data is provided for informational purposes only. For official guidance, always refer to the U.S. Department of State or your local U.S. embassy/consulate.

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